January 6th 2025.
Brendan Rodgers was not a happy man after Celtic's 3-0 win against St. Mirren. Despite the comfortable victory, the manager was frustrated with the fans who were chanting Kieran Tierney's name. Reports were circulating that the Arsenal defender was set to return to his former club in January, and Rodgers was not pleased with the lack of respect shown towards the current left-back Greg Taylor.
Celtic's win puts them 13 points ahead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table, inching them closer to yet another title. However, the match was overshadowed by the chants for Tierney, who has been struggling for game time at Arsenal. The 27-year-old is reportedly keen on a move back to his boyhood club and talks between the two clubs are ongoing.
Despite the speculation, both Rodgers and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta have remained tight-lipped about any potential transfer. When asked about Tierney after the game, Rodgers simply stated that he couldn't comment on an Arsenal player. However, he was visibly frustrated with the chants and felt they were disrespectful towards Taylor, who had put in an impressive performance for the team.
Rodgers made it clear that he values Taylor and wants him to stay at Celtic. He praised the young left-back for his dedication and commitment to the team, even going as far as to say that he was hopeful they could keep him. Taylor himself has been linked with a move away from the club, but Rodgers wants him to know that he is an important part of the team and his efforts do not go unnoticed.
The manager also expressed his disappointment with the fans for their lack of respect towards Taylor. He pointed out that the defender had been bleeding for the club during the game, yet they were chanting for another player. Rodgers made it clear that no matter what Tierney's history with the club may be, it is not right to sing for another player while one is currently giving their all for the team.
Despite the frustration, Celtic continue to march towards the title and their next match is against Dundee United. As for Tierney, he could potentially make an appearance for Arsenal in their upcoming Carabao Cup game against Newcastle, which could also be his last appearance for the club. The transfer window is still open, and all eyes will be on whether or not Tierney makes the move back to Celtic Park.
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